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#78616 06/09/2007 12:55 PM | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,144 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,144 | just got a 2000 lb power washer. any tips for power washing engine while it's still in truck. Like the idea of knocking oil and grease off but don't want to do more harm than good.. | | |
#78617 06/09/2007 3:30 PM | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,742 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,742 | Do the wash with the engine warm, and don't spray directly into electrical/electronic parts like the starter, alternator, distributor, etc.
After the cleanup is done, walk away for a couple of hours while the engine heat evaporates any leftover water from critical areas like spark plug wires, distributor cap, etc. Don't try to start a freshly-washed engine.
Jerry
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#78618 06/09/2007 5:10 PM | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,393 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,393 | Also put a sturdy plastic bag ty wrapped over the carb if it's not removed.
Drew
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#78619 06/09/2007 5:38 PM | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,552 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,552 | Prior to starting the clean up, start the engine and run it for ten minutes. Caked on grease will soften when it gets hot.
Remove the air cleaner and spark wires and wrap the carburetor and distributor with a plastic bag, secured with electrical tape, to ensure that no water gets in.
Power wash the engine, either at the car wash or with your power washer to dislodge the bulk of the grease, grime, oil and accumulated dirt. Let it set for a few minutes to evaporate some of excess water, then apply a liberal amount of:
Gunk
Meguiar's Extra
Easy Off oven cleaner
Simply Green
Industrial Purple
dry powder laundry soap (one wet frame & scrub brush)
Kerosene (if all else fails, the engine is cool and you have some stubborn areas,due to volatility)
Let it set for a few minutes and use a paint brush that have the brisles cut down, to work the areas. Power wash again and remove excess water with a wet/dry vacuum. Remove the water in tight spots with an air nozzle.
Remove the plastic bags, install the spark plug wires and air cleaner. Your engine clean up project is complete.
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#78620 06/10/2007 3:01 AM | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,144 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,144 | | | |
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